Dr. Danielle Ponzio, M.D.
Dr. Danielle Ponzio is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Cape May Court House, New Jersey. A Medicare provider since 2011, Dr. Ponzio has performed 106 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#22 in New Jersey) and 100 hip replacements, for a combined total of 206 procedures.
In New Jersey, Dr. Ponzio performs well above average in knee (106 vs 53 avg), well above average in hip (100 vs 42 avg).
Dr. Ponzio's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (106 cases) and hip replacements (100 cases).
Dr. Ponzio is the only orthopedic surgeon in Cape May Court House represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Medicare records for Dr. Ponzio extend back to 2018, covering 6 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 52 to 206 in the most recent data, a 296% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,720 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Ponzio's 106 verified procedures is more than 2x the national average of 45.
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims represent approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally (source: CMS data, AJRR). This range estimates the surgeon's total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count above is the definitive, audited figure.
How Dr. Ponzio Compares
Procedure volume compared to the New Jersey state average.
Contact & Location
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Ponzio's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 6 years, increasing 296% from 52 procedures in 2018 to 206 in the most recent data.
Hospital Affiliations & Quality
Quality ratings and complication rates are hospital-level metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon performance. Star ratings updated quarterly. Complication data covers a rolling 3-year period.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Ponzio
How does Dr. Ponzio's procedure volume compare to other New Jersey surgeons?
Dr. Ponzio has performed 206 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 2x the New Jersey average of 71 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Ponzio ranks #15 out of 182 orthopedic surgeons in New Jersey.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Ponzio perform?
Dr. Ponzio's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (106 cases) and hip replacement (100 cases).
Where is Dr. Ponzio's practice located?
Dr. Ponzio practices in Cape May Court House, New Jersey. The office is located at 106 Court House South Dennis Rd, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Ponzio for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Ponzio represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on the most recent Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This captures approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally. Dr. Ponzio's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 206 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Ponzio's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Ponzio's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 52 procedures in 2018 to 206 in the most recent data, a 296% increase over 6 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 206 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Ponzio perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Ponzio's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (106 cases), hip replacement (100 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Ponzio affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Ponzio is affiliated with Atlanticare Regional Medical Center - City Campus, Southern Ocean Medical Center.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Ponzio practices?
Atlanticare Regional Medical Center - City Campus (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate better than national average); Southern Ocean Medical Center (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
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